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Poplar Hill

Poplar Hill

Suburban Neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore City 21209, 21210

$710,899 Average Value
$184 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

A hillside haven in north Baltimore

Ask a Baltimore native, and they’ll tell you that Poplar Hill is better known as North Roland Park. That’s because it’s a modest-sized extension of the Roland Park community huddled in the hills north of Maryland’s largest city. It’s crucial to make the distinction, though, because the homes in Poplar Hill are larger and pricier than their neighbors to the south. “The area attracts a lot of doctors, attorneys and other professionals,” says Steve Kuzma, associate broker with Weichert Realtors/Diana Realty. “It’s a very nice area — convenient to the city, convenient for getting out to Baltimore County.”

Poplar Hill is a mostly residential neighborhood located in North Baltimore.
Poplar Hill is a mostly residential neighborhood located in North Baltimore.
Poplar Hill offers large luxury homes.
Poplar Hill offers large luxury homes.
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Winding the way home

Roland Park dates to the 1890s, making it one of the first planned suburban communities in the United States. Consequently, there are plenty of historic homes here, but the area’s popularity has also led to some new construction. Hundreds of mature trees line the winding streets of Poplar Hill, cloaking the homes from view. Many architectural styles are on display, from cozy capes to sprawling Tudor-inspired mansions. The homes are on sizable lots featuring broad lawns and lush landscaping. Since Poplar Hill is a residential neighborhood crisscrossed with hilly, looping roads and cul-de-sacs, there’s very little through traffic. Neat stone walls and creative brickwork border the two-lane streets. “It’s a stable area,” Kuzma says. “People who own homes there usually hold on to them.” It’s possible to secure a condo in Poplar Hill for $300,000, but single-family homes start at around $600,000, and some of the larger mansions sell for as much as $2 million.

Most homes in Poplar Hill have spacious yards.
Most homes in Poplar Hill have spacious yards.
Poplar Hill homes offer expansive lots.
Poplar Hill homes offer expansive lots.
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Studies at Roland Park

Parents in Poplar Hill can send their kids to Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, a combination pre-K through 8th school that gets a B-plus from Niche. Some students might attend The Mount Washington School, which receives a B-minus. Frederick Douglass High School is about 5 miles south of Poplar Hill and gets a C. The Bryn Mawr School, a private all-girls educational institution founded in 1885, sits on a scenic 26-acre campus on Melrose Avenue. The school scores a coveted A-plus grade from Niche and features a solid cultural arts program that includes music and dance.

The Mount Washington School in Poplar Hill helps students succeed.
The Mount Washington School in Poplar Hill helps students succeed.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle School Poplar Hill is a great school.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle School Poplar Hill is a great school.
Frederick Douglass High School is a public school located in Poplar Hill.
Frederick Douglass High School is a public school located in Poplar Hill.
Located in Poplar Hill The Bryn Mawr School was founded in 1885.
Located in Poplar Hill The Bryn Mawr School was founded in 1885.
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Soak in the scenery at Lake Roland Park

Despite its nature-inspired name, there are no parks within Poplar Hill’s borders. But two miles north is the entrance to Lake Roland Park, an oasis that spans 500 acres in the Jones Falls Valley. From there, visitors can take advantage of multi-use trails, many of which afford splendid views of Lake Roland. The park also includes a nature center, a fishing pier, a playground and an off-leash dog park with water access.

Lake Roland Park in Poplar Hill has beautiful scenery.
Lake Roland Park in Poplar Hill has beautiful scenery.
Go fishing in Poplar Hill at Lake Roland.
Go fishing in Poplar Hill at Lake Roland.
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Community events at the Center

If something is happening in Poplar Hill, locals will hear about it at the Roland Park Community Center. In addition to hosting weekly classes and group meetings, the Center organizes dance shows, spring block parties and other seasonal festivities.

Be up to date on Poplar Hill at the Community Center.
Be up to date on Poplar Hill at the Community Center.
The Community Center is a great way to get involved in Poplar Hill.
The Community Center is a great way to get involved in Poplar Hill.
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Meander to Mt. Washington Village

For date night, locals can head over to Mt. Washington. The village has several enticing restaurants, including Chiyo Sushi, Ethel’s Creole Kitchen and Mt. Washington Tavern. Just across Falls Road is a Whole Foods Market where residents can shop for groceries.

Mount Washington Tavern in Poplar Hill has amazing food.
Mount Washington Tavern in Poplar Hill has amazing food.
Grab some food with friends at Ethel’s Creole Kitchen in Poplar Hill.
Grab some food with friends at Ethel’s Creole Kitchen in Poplar Hill.
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Link to downtown Baltimore

Interstate 83 runs along Poplar Hill’s western border, making for an easy commute to downtown Baltimore. The Inner Harbor is about 10 miles south, a drive that takes around 25 minutes. The 20-mile drive to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) takes roughly 45 minutes. BaltimoreLink, the city’s bus network, stops at a few places along Roland Avenue and Falls Road.

Baltimore is a short drive from Poplar Hill.
Baltimore is a short drive from Poplar Hill.
Hop on the highway from Poplar Hill to get where you need to go quickly.
Hop on the highway from Poplar Hill to get where you need to go quickly.
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Home on the Hill

“Shopping is sparse in that part of Roland Park,” Kuzma says. “It’s surrounded by houses and the private school.” The access to I-83 helps to offset that sense of isolation, but potential buyers should know that the homes themselves are the primary focus in Poplar Hill.

Poplar Hill has homes with spacious front yards.
Poplar Hill has homes with spacious front yards.
Live in a beautiful Cape Cod in Poplar Hill.
Live in a beautiful Cape Cod in Poplar Hill.
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Schools

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Transit

Airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

32 min drive

Bus

Northern Pkwy & Roland Ave Wb

Bus

Falls Rd & Bellemore Rd Nb

Bus

Roland Ave & Melrose Ave Nb

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Roland Ave & Melrose Ave Sb

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Kelly Ave & Falls Rd Fs Wb

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Falls Rd & Mattfeldt Ave Fs Sb

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Roland Ave & Bellmore Rd Fs Sb

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Poplar Hill US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$680,000
Median Single Family Price
$712,500
Median Townhouse Price
$695,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Months of Supply
4.20
Median List Price
$695,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
645
Median Year Built
1941
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,920
Significantly above the national average
1,937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,704
Median Age
48
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$136,931
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$172,763

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
81.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
48.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

58 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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